It is still early days at the 2010 World Cup but the tournament is already taking shape.
From South Africa’s draw with Mexico in the curtain-raiser through to Switzerland’s shock win over Spain on Wednesday, we have now had a chance see all 32 teams play at least once.
For some, like Germany, qualification already looks a formality, but others are less certain of their fate. With the help of Jurgen Klinsmann and Mark Lawrenson, BBC Sport takes a look at what we have learned about each of the eight groups so far.
“For some, like Germany, qualification already looks a formality…”
But then, it gets upset this morning by Serbia. All bets are off…
Plus, the US (which has the largest population of any nation in the tournament) just barely pulled off a draw after trailing 0-2 at the half in its match with Slovenia (which has the smallest population).
Dale, I have to share Dave Barry’s quip before the game:
“Like most American sports fans, I grew up hating Slovenia, our bitter arch-rival soccer foe in Eastern Europe or Western Europe or possibly Asia.”